Nigerian Air Force yesterday routed identified Boko Haram insurgents in the north-eastern part of Nigeria.
One of the vehicles recovered
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) fighter aircraft yesterday repelled
attack by the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) on own ground troops at
Kangarwa in northern Borno State.
Following the report of the attack, 3 x fighter jets and a
reconnaissance aircraft were immediately deployed for the operation.
While the fighter aircraft were scrambled to repel the attack, the
Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft was
deployed to give guidance to ground troops on the position equipment
and strength of the BHTs.
The operation which started at about 1700 hours (5pm) continued
till late evening at about 1915 hours (7:15pm) before the attack was
successfully repelled.
Before repelling the attack at Kangarwa, the NAF also conducted a number of day and night operations yesterday. The air interdiction missions were aimed at decimating the operational capability of the insurgents.
Before repelling the attack at Kangarwa, the NAF also conducted a number of day and night operations yesterday. The air interdiction missions were aimed at decimating the operational capability of the insurgents.
The operations were carried out at Kashimeri, Tumbu Gini,
chukugudu and other BHT strongholds from where the insurgents launch
attack on Bama and neighbouring settlements.
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